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Great Parks: Beauty and serenity of Big Talbot Island

By Mike Clark July 10, 2014 - 3:42pm Add new comment

Get away from the urban life, find a little peace and oceanfront music at Big Talbot Island


Great Parks: Hanna Park is a classic

By Mike Clark July 10, 2014 - 3:29pm Add new comment

Hanna Park, named for Kathryn Abbey Hanna, has been around so long it seems it always has been here. But this gem created shortly after consolidation should never be taken for granted.


Great Parks: Alimicani Pier a fishing delight

By Ronald L. Littlepage June 25, 2014 - 4:15pm Add new comment

A small park has great views and good fishing.


Great Parks: George Crady Pier

By Ron Littlepage June 25, 2014 - 3:33pm Add new comment

Fish to your heart's delight near the Nassau Sound.


Great Parks: Sal Taylor Creek Preserve

By Ron Littlepage June 19, 2014 - 12:16pm Add new comment

A recent addition to Jacksonville's great preservation land can be found on the Westside.


Great Parks: Seaton Creek Historic Preserve

By Ron Littlepage June 18, 2014 - 1:37pm Add new comment

Get a birds eye view of Seaton Creek Historic Preserve.


Great Parks: Washington Oaks state park contains beautiful surprises

By Mike Clark July 5, 2013 - 10:27am Add new comment

Just south of Marineland is a state park with beautiful gardens and neat access to the Intracoastal Waterway.


Great Parks: A ferry ride to Little Talbot

By Mike Clark September 25, 2012 - 7:28am Add new comment

Little Talbot Island is a special place as our video tour shows. The wind and the waves are so loud that it creates a sense of privacy.


Jacksonville's Great Parks: Thomas Creek Fish Camp

By Ron Littlepage June 19, 2012 - 2:31pm 2 Comments

On a morning unusally cool for June, I slipped my kayak into the smooth, tannic water of Thomas Creek. There are many wonderful places to paddle in our area. This is among the very best.


Great Parks: Jacksonville National Cemetery

By Mike Clark May 24, 2012 - 10:21am 2 Comments

It's much more than a park, but the setting is beautiful and peaceful and spiritual. It's worth a trip to the Northside.